This is in drink up mode. What made this wine nice was its freshness and acidity. But that's now disappeared, making this a somewhat flat and one-dimensional non-Israeli style Israeli wine.
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Perhaps the best wine I’ve ever had. Was skeptical, as this wine has been in a bottle 19+ years. Cork came out no problem, with no TLC needed. The acid has carried this wine for the long haul, with no shortage of acid even at this length.
Temperature key here, with flavors muted for first few minutes out of fridge. Then the movie theater buttered popcorn becomes prominent, along with ripe green apples and a touch of banana. Acid still kicking which gives it a long finish.
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Fun yet fascinating. Rhône-esque in the nose, with a touch of smoked meat and berries. New world palate - maybe too new-world for some - but the acid picks up over time to balance. Ripe red berries. A hint of white pepper on the finish.
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2017 Yaacov Oryah Eye of the Storm
9/9/2023 - LazerAl Does not like this wine: 82 Points
This is in drink up mode. What made this wine nice was its freshness and acidity. But that's now disappeared, making this a somewhat flat and one-dimensional non-Israeli style Israeli wine.
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2000 Four Gates Chardonnay Kosher
5/16/2020 - LazerAl Likes this wine: 97 Points
Perhaps the best wine I’ve ever had. Was skeptical, as this wine has been in a bottle 19+ years. Cork came out no problem, with no TLC needed. The acid has carried this wine for the long haul, with no shortage of acid even at this length.
Temperature key here, with flavors muted for first few minutes out of fridge. Then the movie theater buttered popcorn becomes prominent, along with ripe green apples and a touch of banana. Acid still kicking which gives it a long finish.
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2014 Shirah Black and Blue
2/10/2018 - LazerAl Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fun yet fascinating. Rhône-esque in the nose, with a touch of smoked meat and berries. New world palate - maybe too new-world for some - but the acid picks up over time to balance. Ripe red berries. A hint of white pepper on the finish.
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